Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Issuing Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
04 Dec 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
No 40 Shepstone Rd - Umkhamba Gardens - Ladysmith - 3370
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176885
The department of public works and infrastructure requires a service provider to render security services for 36 months at its midlands regional office in ladysmith, staffed by two psira grade c security officers covering day and night shifts seven days a week. Bidders must hold psira company registration, a grade a psira grading for the owner or director, icasa registration or a lease for radio equipment, public liability insurance of at least r10 000 000, and a track record of at least two contracts each valued at r3 000 000 in the last five years. The compulsory briefing on 18 november 2026 at 10:00 in dundee is a pass/fail gate, and the bid closes on 4 december 2026 at 11:00 at the ladysmith regional office. The 80/20 system applies, with 20 specific-goal points split between black ownership and location in the uthukela, umzinyathi or amajuba district municipality, so missing the sworn affidavit or municipal-address proof forfeits those points.
Compulsory briefing: 18 November 2026 at 10:00, Auditorium, 71 Karallandman Street, Dundee, 3000 — late arrivals are refused and a signed Section D certificate is required.
Closing: 4 December 2026 at 11:00; sealed envelope marked with bid number ZNTL001/2026 and closing date, deposited in the tender box at 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, 3370; emailed, faxed or late bids are rejected.
PSIRA: company registration, Grade A grading for the owner or director, and Grade C registered security officers on the payroll or recruitment plan — all mandatory and disqualifying if absent.
Track record: at least two contracts each valued at R3 000 000 awarded in the last five years, with commencement and end dates, contract value, letters of award and reference letters on company letterhead signed by a responsible official.
Insurance and clearances: public liability insurance of at least R10 000 000, a valid six-month police clearance certificate for the company director, and ICASA registration for radio equipment or a signed lease with an accredited provider.
Preference points: 80/20 system with 20 specific-goal points — 10 for Black ownership proven by an original sworn affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths, and 10 for a physical address in uThukela, uMzinyathi or Amajuba District Municipality proven by a municipal account, signed lease or ward councillor letter; missing proof forfeits the points.
CSD and tax: CSD registration is mandatory at closing time or the bid is disqualified; submit a SARS tax compliance PIN or TCS certificate, and each consortium, joint venture or subcontractor party must submit its own.
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Date & Time
Friday, 04 December 2026 - 11:00
Venue
71 Karellandman Street, Dundee, 3000
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
No 40 Shepstone Rd - Umkhamba Gardens - Ladysmith - 3370
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Description
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf03 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Dec
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure requires a service provider to render security services for 36 months at its Midlands Regional Office in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. The contract covers day and night guarding, patrolling and monitoring of security equipment, with pricing fixed for the full three-year term.
NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf
The department requires a service provider to render security services for a period of 36 months at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure: Midlands Regional Office.
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Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Matched by category & region
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Scope: appointment of a service provider for rendering security services for a period of 36 months at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Midlands Regional Office, Ladysmith.
Important Dates
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: 18 November 2026 at 10:00, Auditorium, 71 Karallandman Street, Dundee, 3000. Late arrivals are not allowed.
Closing date and time: 4 December 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf (TENDER)Enquiries regarding issue of documents:
Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address:
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Midlands Regional Office
40 Shepstone Road
Ladysmith
3370
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf (TENDER)Submission method: deposit the bid in the tender box at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Midlands Regional Office, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, 3370.
Submission format: sealed envelope showing the bidder's name and address, bid number ZNTL001/2026 and the closing date; the envelope must not contain documents for any other bid.
Obtaining documents: printed copy available from 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith for a non-refundable payment of R330.00, with proof of payment required at collection; or download free of charge from www.etenders.gov.za or www.kznworks.gov.za.
Late bids, and bids sent by telegraph, telephone, telex, facsimile or email, are not accepted; proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery.
Returnable forms:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf (TENDER)Phase 1: administrative compliance — CSD registration, fully completed Form of Offer, bid received on the closing date and time and signed in black ink, all compulsory documents from Section L, attendance at the compulsory briefing with a fully signed Section D certificate, and completed SBD 4.
Phase 2: mandatory response requirements — omission disqualifies the bid. Grade A PSIRA grading for the owner or director; PSIRA registration of the company; PSIRA Grade C registered security officers on the payroll or recruitment plan; at least two contracts worth R3 000 000 each awarded in the last five years, supported by letters of award and reference on company letterhead signed by a responsible official; ICASA registration for radio equipment and frequencies, or a signed lease agreement with an accredited provider for rented equipment; a valid six-month police clearance certificate for the company director; public liability insurance of at least R10 000 000.
Phase 3: price and specific goals — 80/20 preference point system. Price carries 80 points. Specific goals carry 20 points: ownership by Black People (10 points) and enterprise located in the uThukela, uMzinyathi or Amajuba District Municipality (10 points). Failure to submit the required proof means the specific goal points are not claimed.
Total available points: 100.
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf (TENDER)Requirement: rendering of security services for 36 months at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Midlands Regional Office, Ladysmith.
Staffing: two PSIRA Grade C registered security officers.
Shift one: Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 18:00, including public holidays and weekends.
Shift two: Monday to Friday, 18:00 to 06:00, including public holidays and weekends.
Equipment and consumables: patrolling and monitoring equipment, other security equipment, and guard uniforms.
Company credentials: PSIRA-registered company with a Grade A PSIRA grading for the owner or director.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdfSchedule: SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices.
Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices are not considered.
Two Grade C security officers: shift one Monday to Friday 06:00 to 18:00 including public holidays and weekends; shift two Monday to Friday 18:00 to 06:00 including public holidays and weekends.
Price build-up items: patrolling and monitoring equipment and other security equipment, guard uniforms, profit and overheads, subtotal, plus 15% VAT, giving the bid price including VAT carried forward to Section E.
The total price remains fixed for the contract duration; years two and three escalate according to applicable PSIRA rates and must include all salary, overhead and profit margin increases.
Offer valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: firm prices only; non-firm prices, including prices subject to exchange rate variation, will not be considered.
Price validity: offer remains valid for 90 days from the closing date.
VAT: 15% VAT is added; the bid price including VAT is carried forward to Section E.
Contract pricing: the total price remains fixed for the 36-month contract duration; escalation for years two and three is based on applicable PSIRA rates and must cover salary, overhead and profit increases.
Payment terms: payment within 30 days after receipt of an invoice under SBD 7.2.
Document cost: non-refundable payment of R330.00 for a printed bid document; proof of payment required at collection.
Insurance: public liability insurance of at least R10 000 000.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: mandatory at the closing time; a supplier not registered at closing is disqualified. Section C declaration confirming CSD information is correct and up to date must be signed.
Tax compliance: SARS tax compliance status PIN or printed TCS certificate must be submitted; each party to a consortium, joint venture or subcontracting arrangement must submit its own TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number.
State employment restriction: no bids from a person in the service of the state, or from a company or close corporation whose directors or members are in the service of the state.
PSIRA: company registration; Grade A grading for the owner or director; Grade C registered security officers on the payroll or recruitment plan.
ICASA: registration for radio equipment and frequencies; rented radio equipment requires a signed lease agreement with an accredited service provider.
Police clearance: valid six-month police clearance certificate for the company director.
Insurance: public liability insurance of at least R10 000 000.
Track record: schedule of at least two contracts awarded in the last five years, each valued at R3 000 000, with commencement and end dates, contract value, letters of award and reference letters on company letterhead signed by a responsible official.
B-BBEE evidence: original sworn affidavit signed and dated by a Commissioner of Oaths for black ownership; municipal account showing a physical address in uThukela, uMzinyathi or Amajuba District Municipality, or a signed lease agreement, or a letter from the ward councillor for location-based points.
Forms: SBD 4 bidder's disclosure; Section K authority to sign supported by a company resolution.
Contractual Terms
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdfContract period: 36 months.
Applicable contract form: SBD 7.2 Contract Form for Rendering of Services.
Price validity: 90 days from the closing date.
Pricing: firm prices for the full contract duration; escalation in years two and three based on applicable PSIRA rates.
Payment: within 30 days after receipt of an invoice.
Successful bidder must fill in and sign a written contract form and a lease agreement.
The department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder and may conduct a detailed risk assessment before award.
Fraudulent preference claims may result in disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Section
Source: Bid Document for ZNTL001 Security Services 2026 (002).pdfPhase 3 applies the 80/20 preference point system for requirements up to R50 000 000. Price is allocated 80 points and specific goals are allocated 20 points, for a total of 100 points. Specific goals: ownership by Black People carries 10 points, supported by an original sworn affidavit signed and dated by a Commissioner of Oaths; promotion of enterprises located in the uThukela, uMzinyathi or Amajuba District Municipality carries 10 points, supported by a municipal account showing the physical address, a signed lease agreement, or a letter from the ward councillor. Failure to submit the required proof means the specific goal points are not claimed. The organ of state may require substantiation of any preference claim before or after adjudication.
Important Dates
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf (TENDER)Closing: 04 December 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory briefing session: 18 November 2026 at 10:00, Auditorium, 71 Karellandman Street, Dundee, 3000.
Contact Information
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf (TENDER)Bid enquiries
Technical enquiries
Submission and delivery address
Submission Guidelines
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf (TENDER)Bid document collection
Submission method and address
Document format
Disqualification risks
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf (TENDER)Points system: 80/20.
Other evaluation notes
Technical Specifications
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf (TENDER)Procurement: rendering security services.
Location: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure: Midlands Regional Office.
Contract period: 36 months.
Financial Requirements
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf (TENDER)Bid document cost
Compliance Requirements
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility
Specific goal evidence
Section
Source: NOTIFICATION OF TENDER FOR ZNTL001 2026 DPWI SECURITY SERVICES MRO .pdfThe 80/20 points system applies. Price carries 80 points. Specific goal carries 20 points, comprising ownership by Black People (10 points) and promotion of enterprises in a specific municipal area (10 points). Documentary proof must be provided as stated in the quotation document.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
Address
191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
06 Nov 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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076-097-4697[email protected]www.kznworks.gov.za191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
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